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Burlwood Writing Desk

19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells
By James Allen
Located in Morristown, NJ
compartments for writing instruments, paper, and correspondence. The desk retains both original cut glass
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks

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Brass

John Widdicomb Burlwood and Brass Writing Desk, USA c 1970s
By John Widdicomb
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful burled wood desk, with brass curved bar-form legs and brass recessed pulls. Three
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1800 s Antique French Napoleon III Period, Burlwood, Leather, Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Desk, Writing, French Napoleon III Period, Burlwood, Leather Lining, 1800s, 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Empire Style Burlwood Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Mid 20th century Empire style leather top desk constructed with hardwood and burl wood veneers
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Style Burlwood Desk
Empire Style Burlwood Desk
$11,800
H 31.5 in W 70.5 in D 33.25 in
Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Burlwood Executive Desk
By Paul Evans
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful mid-century Cityscape executive desk by Paul Evans in a patchwork burlwood design with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1970s Milo Baughman Burlwood Chrome Curved Executive Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, sculptural Burlwood solid
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Burlwood Mid-Century Modern Floating Desk, Console, 1960s, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Burl-wood minimalist desk with a solid wooden top and aluminium base. The top of the desk
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Burlwood Mid-Century Modern Floating Desk, Console, 1960s, France
Burlwood Mid-Century Modern Floating Desk, Console, 1960s, France
$2,221 Sale Price
44% Off
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 29.14 in
Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table circa 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table, probably Austrian, circa mid 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

1800s Antique French Oromlu-Mounted, Burlwood, Desk Office Suite, Set of 3!!
Located in Austin, TX
Extraordinary Set of 1800s Antique French Oromlu-Mounted, Burlwood, Desk Office Suite, Set of 3
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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Golden Burlwood Dining table or Desk Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1980s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Italian top quality manufactured desk or dining table in beautiful golden Burlwood Most like
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Golden Burlwood Dining table or Desk Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1980s
Golden Burlwood Dining table or Desk Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1980s
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.73 in W 39.38 in D 78.75 in
1800s Antique French Oromlu-Mounted, Burlwood, 3-Piece Set, Desk, Office Suite!!
Located in Austin, TX
desk, top with inset gilt-embossed leather writing surface, fitted with center drawer, flanked by two
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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Desk With Burlwood Top in the style of Pace Collection, USA 1970 s
By Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Desk With Burlwood Top, inspired by the iconic Pace Collection
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl, Lacquer

French Louis XV Style Mahogany and Burlwood Lady s Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A French Louis XV Style Mahogany and Burlwood Lady's Writing Desk. Dimensions: 27.5" in width
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Antique 19th Century American Louis XV Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Recent Sales

Vintage Leather Top Burlwood Writing Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Burlwood writing desk, late 20th century, top with inset leather writing surface, over three frieze
Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Burl

Superb Sleek Italian Mid-Century Modern Burlwood Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very elegant and sleek Italian writing desk having gorgeous grain burlwood, cabriole legs, and 3
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Burl Walnut and Yew Writing Desk with Red Leather Top
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Burlwood Writing Desk with Rich Red Leather Top. Georgian Style.
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Yew

Italian Burlwood Desk
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Burl wood desk with two drawers and etched brass legs and pulls, a rich and well executed design
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20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Italian Burlwood Desk
Italian Burlwood Desk
H 30 in W 28 in D 54 in
French Burlwood and Bronze Desk
Located in Aspen, CO
Pristine French burlwood and bronze desk featuring three recessed bronzed trimmed drawers.
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Vintage 1970s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Burlwood and Bronze Desk
French Burlwood and Bronze Desk
H 29.75 in W 59 in D 28.75 in
Vintage Burlwood Desk by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage burlwood desk by Mastercraft. Features a leather top, Campaign style hardware and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Handsome Burlwood Slant Front Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning compact designer burlwood slant front desk by Theodore Alexander having handsome bamboo
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1990s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Burl

Handsome Burlwood Slant Front Desk
Handsome Burlwood Slant Front Desk
H 37.5 in W 30 in D 20.5 in
Burlwood Desk with Bronze Frame, 1970
By Stow Davis
Located in Chicago, IL
Burlwood desk with bronze frame, 1970. Desk is original.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Spectacular Lucite Desk, Lacquer Burlwood .Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible and substantial 1970's Lucite Desk with lacquered burlwood ! Signed
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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Burl

Beautiful Diminutive Burlwood Inlaid Slant Front Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A small beautifully crafted burlwood slant front desk having gorgeous ebony & satinwood inlay
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1990s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

1970s Vintage Faux Burlwood with Brass Glass Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing Vintage Faux burlwood with brass & glass desk, This desk is just a stunning work and design
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Mid Century Burlwood Campaign Executive Desk
By John Widdicomb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century burlwood Campaign executive desk. Desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 30
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Italian Campaign Style Burlwood Desk on Steel Sawhorse Bases
Located in North Miami, FL
This important and large burlwood campaign style executive desk with amazing solid heavy steel with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Maitland Smith Olive Burlwood Regency Secretary Desk, Made in Italy
By Maitland Smith
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
From Maitland Smith comes this fantastic Hollywood Regency desk made from a patch olive burlwood
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Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Milo Baughman Style Burlwood Desk Or Table By Stendig-Finland
By Stendig Co., Hans Eichenberger
Located in Southampton, NJ
“Omega” desk or table in burlwood having chromed steel legs. Designed by Hans Eichenberger, made by
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Fine Burlwood Executive Desk w/Rattan Base by Winsor White
Located in Danville, CA
Fine and large Modern Bookmatched Burlwood Executive desk on leather-bound Chinese Chippendale
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Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Rattan, Leather

Art Deco Burlwood Desk with Fluted Legs and Brass Details
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This fine Art Deco desk is a true gem. The desk is veneered in a warm burled wood. The fluted legs
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Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency burlwood laminate saber leg tall secretary desk display curio bookcase
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Laminate, Burl

Mastercraft Attributed Campaign Style Desk in Burlwood and Brass Circa 1960s
By Mastercraft
Located in Peabody, MA
A campaign style desk in burlwood and brass attributed to Mastercraft of Grand Rapids, ca. 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Modernist Secretaire in Birch Burlwood Veneer, Finland 1954
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice elegant writing desk or secretaire in the manner of Alvar Aalto, Finland 1954. This
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Desks and Writing Tables

Exclusive Mahogany Burled Desk Faux-tusk Base
Located in Manhasset, NY
One of a kind mahogany and burlwood veneered writing desk, late 20th century, the rectangular top
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Louis XVI Burlwood and Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century French Louis XVI burlwood and mahogany writing desk. The piece also has a
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Sheraton Style Burlwood Posted Brass Gallery Crescent Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Sheraton style Burlwood 5 drawer posted brass gallery crescent writing desk
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Vintage 1910s Sheraton Desks

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Metal, Brass

Mastercraft, Mid-Century Modern, Writing Desk, Burlwood, Brass, Leather, 1950s
By Mastercraft
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mastercraft, Mid-Century Modern, Writing Desk, Burlwood, Brass, Leather, 1950s This mid-20th
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Burlwood writing lap desk with brass on new custom stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Burl lap desk on new custom stand
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20th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Burlwood Desk or Writing Table
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ernest Hemingway style beautifully made desk or writing table with chinoiserie faux bamboo, burl
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Vintage 1950s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Burl

Italian Burlwood Demilune Adams Style Writing Desk Vanity by Giemme
By Giemme
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian burl wood demilune Adams style writing desk vanity by Giemme. Item features beautiful wood
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Late 20th Century Italian Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Northern Italian Burlwood Writing Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bureau plat, having patchwork veneers of burled olivewood, framed in banding, its shaped desk top
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Mid-20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Olive

Northern Italian Burlwood Writing Table
Northern Italian Burlwood Writing Table
H 30 in W 56 in D 29.25 in
Burlwood Desk with Cabriole Legs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Small single drawer burlwood desk with cabriole legs.
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Burlwood Desk with Cabriole Legs
Burlwood Desk with Cabriole Legs
H 30 in W 40 in D 22 in
Vintage Italian Rosewood and Burlwood Console or Writing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
beautifully veneered on all sides in rosewood and burlwood and can be used as a console table or desk
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood, Burl

Italian Rococo Style Burlwood Veneer Ladies Writing Table Console
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic Italian ladies writing table or console table featuring a rich burlwood veneer. The frame
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20th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Burl

Henredon Scene Two Olive Burlwood Executive Desk
By Henredon
Located in Roanoke, VA
that is sure to impress. The desk is made from gorgeous olive burlwood and Macassar ebony, giving it a
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Late 20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Macassar, Burl

Pace Burlwood and Stainless Steel Waterfall Desk, 1970
By Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Pace burlwood and stainless steel waterfall desk, 1970. Credenza in separate listing.
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Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Very Large Demilune Blond Burlwood Executive Partners Desk
Located in New York City, NY
This impressively large original Art Deco curvilinear burl wood, double sided writing desk is the
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Regency Olive Burlwood Brass Executive Desk By E.J. Victor
By E.J. Victor
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful regency style olive Burlwood executive desk by EJ Victor having diamond head brass loop
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Late 20th Century Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XV Italian Burlwood Inlaid Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV style Italian burlwood inlaid slant front secretary desk. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Desk with Burlwood Top, Drawers and Cracked Ice Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century, with burlwood inset top, five
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Burlwood desk
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vintage Baker Inlay Burlwood desk with brass trim detail
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Burlwood desk
Burlwood desk
H 29 in W 52 in D 24 in
Mastercraft Burlwood and Brass Desk with Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handsome semi-circular burlwood and brass desk signed Mastercraft. Sculptural and attractive from
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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Desk in Burlwood by Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Saarbrücken, DE
Desk in ash tree burl wood by Jean Claude Mahey with brass elements and two drawers.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk in Burlwood by Jean Claude Mahey
Desk in Burlwood by Jean Claude Mahey
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 33.47 in
Pace - Burlwood Chrome Executive Desk by Pace Collection
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous Burlwood & Chrome, Executive Desk made by Pace. Stunning wood grain beneath high gloss
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Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Desk in Burlwood Attributed to Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Saarbrücken, DE
Desk in burlwood attributed to Jean Claude Mahey with three drawers in the front. Water-ring on
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk in Burlwood Attributed to Jean Claude Mahey
Desk in Burlwood Attributed to Jean Claude Mahey
H 29.52 in W 59.05 in D 28.74 in
Midcentury Burlwood Desk with Leather Top by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern style burl wood desk with black leather top by Mastercraft on bamboo shaped
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Burlwood Table with Leaf
Located in Atlanta, GA
* Vintage * Newly refinished burlwood top * Rich colorations of grain in the burlwood
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Burlwood Table with Leaf
Burlwood Table with Leaf
H 29.5 in W 72 in D 42 in
Pair of Amboyna Burlwood Dining Tables by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Miami, FL
A Rare and beautiful matching PAIR of Amboyna burl wood dining tables in a polished heavy stainless steel base designed by famed Greek designer, Nicos Zographos. The original Amboyna...
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Vintage 1960s Greek Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Milo Baughman Burlwood and Nickel Framed Writing Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sleek and stylized burl wood and nickel writing desk by Milo Baughman. Professionally restored.
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks

Materials

Nickel

Italian Burlwood Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W52 D27 H30 KC24 Fully restored Burl wood Italian writing desk. Item is structurally sound and
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Italian Burlwood Writing Desk
Italian Burlwood Writing Desk
H 30 in W 52 in D 27 in
Stylish Milo Baughman Style Midcentury Burlwood Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Stylish Milo Baughman style midcentury burlwood desk.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Mid-Century Modern Executive Burlwood Maple Desk with Stainless Steel Base
By Eppinger Furniture Inc.
Located in Ava, MO
Introducing a Jewel of Mid-Century Modern Excellence: This 1960s Maple Burlwood Executive Desk with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Burl

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Pair of Custom Greek Key Stools
By Again Again
Located in Dallas, TX
Greek key stools with gold leaf finish and blue velvet cushions.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Steel, Gold Leaf

Pair of Custom Greek Key Stools
Pair of Custom Greek Key Stools
$3,800 / set
H 20 in W 20.5 in D 16 in
Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1860 Mahogany library table with built in twin writing slopes This is a very rare piece, I’ve not seen another, i...
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Original Georgian / Regency Military Campaign Desk with Large Map Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1800-1820 original Georgian / Regency Military campaign desk with large top map drawer A very well made piece in fine mahoga...
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Desks

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Hardwood

Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Sofas

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Mahogany, Burl

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Green Spatters Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Free shaped wall sconces made of layers of green splatter like Murano glass pieces covering a metal structure with three sources of light.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Green Spatters Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Green Spatters Murano Glass Wall Sconces
$1,447 / item
H 24.81 in W 16.93 in D 3.15 in
Penelope Green Chaise Longue
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
The curved Silhouette of this superbly elegant chaise longue provides a chic and comfortable seat that will highlight the decor of any bedroom or living area. A creative reinterpreta...
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2010s Italian Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal, Other

Penelope Green Chaise Longue
$4,925 / item
H 28.35 in W 61.42 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Papperzini Amalfi Adjustable Chain Back Garden Sofas
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic matching pair of neoclassical style iron garden sofas made in the manner and style of Mario Papperzini and Janus et Cie Amalfi collection. The grand sofas feature a large stee...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Fur...

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Steel

Antique Edwardian Revolving Bookcase Flame Mahogany 20th Century
By Maple Co.
Located in London, GB
This an exquisite antique revolving bookcase attributed to the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co., circa 1900. It is made of mahogany , revolves on a solid ca...
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
$12,000
H 82.5 in W 86 in D 54 in
17th Century Italian Milano Renaissance Period Bone Ivory Ebony Tabletop Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce nearly 400 year old fine quality Italian Lombard ebony rosewood bone and ivory tabletop curiosity cabinet with warm rich beautifully aged patina and interesting provenance. ...
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Brass, Bronze

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley
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Located in Palm Springs, CA
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Upholstery, Walnut

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley
$5,110
H 27.5 in W 87 in D 31.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI style desk of mahogany, finished with a Museum quality French polish. The contours of the writing table are covered with gilt brass trims while Pearl trims adorn the...
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Vintage 1930s Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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French Louis XVI Style Desk
French Louis XVI Style Desk
$4,900
H 29.5 in W 52 in D 27 in
Belle Epoque French Walnut Serpentine Armoire from Paris ca.1900
Located in Dallas, TX
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany Chest Drawers Step Back Dresser Paw Feet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany Chest Drawers Step Back Dresser with Paw Feet. Item features column supports, lift off upper small 3 drawer section, beautiful wood grain, no ...
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Mahogany

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
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Early 20th Century European Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

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Burlwood Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic burlwood writing desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, burl and metal, every burlwood writing desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the burlwood writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right burlwood writing desk, those designed in mid-century modern, Empire and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made burlwood writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman and Hooker Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Burlwood Writing Desk?

A burlwood writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,850, while the lowest priced sells for $1,230 and the highest can go for as much as $91,500.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

Questions About Burlwood Writing Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.